Draining And Flushing A Hot Water Heater Tank
Draining and flushing a hot water is part of a sound hot water heater maintenance program. The follow steps give you the how to’s:
- Turn off the gas or power
- Close the cold water valve
- Attach a hose to the drain valve to remove the water
- Open the drain valve and open one hot water faucet to let in some air
- When the draining is complete, turn the cold water valve on and off until the water from the drain looks clear.
- Close the drain valve and the hot water faucet
- Open the cold water valve
- Turn the gas or power back on
Though flushing the tank may only be needed when necessary, draining the tank should be done every six month to prevent sediment from building up and causing the water heater to perform below it’s capabilities.